El Dude
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We now have the eight Round-of-16 matches:
Novak vs. Garin. I like Garin, but he doesn't stand a chance. At most he makes a set interesting, but I think gets team-rolled. Hope I'm wrong, though!
Rublev vs. Fucsovics. Marton is a bit of a tricky Fuc and has beaten some big names at slams, including Medvedev at RG last year, but Rublev has really solidified his place as a bonafide top 10 guy, somewhat surprisingly becoming one of the more consistent players on tour (77-20 since the beginning of 2020), and will be hard to beat. I think Rublev has this one.
Khachanov vs. Korda. Remember when KK was one of the first breakout Next Genners with that Masters in 2018? He seems to have faded. While he's probably the favorite, I really like Korda, who may be the USA's best chance at a top player, so am giving this to Sebastien.
Shapovalov vs. Bautista Agut. I'm not sure Shapo will ever take that next step to become an elite player, but he's still only 22. I'll give him the edge, but it could be close. A classic talent vs. experience matchup.
Berrettini vs. Ivashka. Ivashka's had a nice, under-the-radar run, but I think it stops here. Berrettini is a darkhorse to win a Slam one of these years, and his game suits grass, so why not Wimbledon? If he improves his defense he could be tough.
Auger-Aliassime vs. Zverev. On paper, Sascha. But to quote Mulder, I want to believe. FAA is due for a breakout Slam performance, and this could be it.
Federer vs. Sonego. Norrie was more of a concern than Sonego, so I think Roger's got this one. I'm a bit more concerned about his QF opponent, though...
Medvedev vs. Hurkacz. This could be the match of the tournament so far. Medvedev is not known for his grass play, but he did just win at Mallorca. On the other hand, Hurkacz is dangerous, having won Miami Masters earlier this year. I'm going with Daniil, although wouldn't be surprised with an upset.
Novak vs. Garin. I like Garin, but he doesn't stand a chance. At most he makes a set interesting, but I think gets team-rolled. Hope I'm wrong, though!
Rublev vs. Fucsovics. Marton is a bit of a tricky Fuc and has beaten some big names at slams, including Medvedev at RG last year, but Rublev has really solidified his place as a bonafide top 10 guy, somewhat surprisingly becoming one of the more consistent players on tour (77-20 since the beginning of 2020), and will be hard to beat. I think Rublev has this one.
Khachanov vs. Korda. Remember when KK was one of the first breakout Next Genners with that Masters in 2018? He seems to have faded. While he's probably the favorite, I really like Korda, who may be the USA's best chance at a top player, so am giving this to Sebastien.
Shapovalov vs. Bautista Agut. I'm not sure Shapo will ever take that next step to become an elite player, but he's still only 22. I'll give him the edge, but it could be close. A classic talent vs. experience matchup.
Berrettini vs. Ivashka. Ivashka's had a nice, under-the-radar run, but I think it stops here. Berrettini is a darkhorse to win a Slam one of these years, and his game suits grass, so why not Wimbledon? If he improves his defense he could be tough.
Auger-Aliassime vs. Zverev. On paper, Sascha. But to quote Mulder, I want to believe. FAA is due for a breakout Slam performance, and this could be it.
Federer vs. Sonego. Norrie was more of a concern than Sonego, so I think Roger's got this one. I'm a bit more concerned about his QF opponent, though...
Medvedev vs. Hurkacz. This could be the match of the tournament so far. Medvedev is not known for his grass play, but he did just win at Mallorca. On the other hand, Hurkacz is dangerous, having won Miami Masters earlier this year. I'm going with Daniil, although wouldn't be surprised with an upset.
